The 2nd Annual Run/Fitness Program came to a successful conclusion on June 2, 2007, with 15 kids from the Boys and Girls Club of South Oakland County running the 2 Mile race at the Oak Apple Run.

The kids were part of a 6-week program put on by Team Mongo that included weekly training and exercise, stretching, nutritional discussions, and mentoring. Prior to the final event, the kids received new running shoes donated by Hanson's Running Shop in Royal Oak and running shirts donated by Team Mongo. It was truly a collaborative effort, all to benefit the kids.

Brett Tillander, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of South Oakland County was amazed with what was accomplished.  "In my years at the Boys & Girls Club I have learned that we change a Club member’s life an experience at a time.  The level and timing of the transformation that can occur is a variable.  In one instance you can see a kid truly change before your eyes, in another instance it may take several years and the efforts show up down the road in significant ways. I have witnessed up close and personal the impact of your efforts over these past few years. From the shoes to the shirts, from the coaching to the prodding, you helped these Club members learn something about themselves.  You also gave them a gift – they learned that if they work hard enough they can finish the race.  And finishing the race with friends supporting you along the way is even better." said Brett.

Next year, the Run/Fitness Program is expected to be bigger and stronger than ever.

View Run/Fitness Program photos.

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